Christmas Ideas
Whether you're looking to buy the best Christmas decorations or get crafty and DIY-happy this festive season, discover the best tips and tricks from Ideal Home.
Christmas
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I'm Ideal Home's Editor-in-Chief and these are my top 20 Christmas gifts for under £20 – my fave stocking fillers and low-cost style buys
Budget-friendly home must-haves that look anything but cheap
By Heather Young
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5 ways to stop your Christmas tree from dropping its needles straight away – this is where you're going wrong
Battling with a Christmas tree that won't stop dropping needles? Here are potential causes and what to do to stop it
By Holly Reaney
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Tis the season for festive colour schemes! Experts say these are the 5 combinations you should embrace this Christmas
From traditional hues to bright motifs, there’s something for everyone
By Maddie Balcombe
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3 hosting mistakes to avoid this Christmas so that your kitchen stays organised and stylish – plus, the 3 tips to follow instead
It will make any event run smoothly
By Holly Cockburn
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Building a house from scratch isn't easy but it's definitely worth the hardship, especially at Christmas
This stunning home is solid proof
By Karen Wilson
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Shirlie Kemp has decorated her greenhouse for Christmas, and the result is magical – it’s a joyous trend every gardener should try this festive season
This could be the best Christmas decorating idea yet
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 things the pros always do when buying a real Christmas tree from a supermarket – it could cost you a fresh, healthy tree if you don’t
Take these tips with you to your next big shop
By Kezia Reynolds
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The best artificial Christmas trees are quickly selling out in the Black Friday sales – these are the top-rated ones still available today, but be quick
From John Lewis to The White Company, these are the 11 best fake Christmas trees for every budget that you can shop now
By Sara Hesikova
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How to protect your Christmas tree from underfloor heating – 3 things you need to do
See it through December!
By Sophie King
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I’m using the 12 days decluttering method to get my home ready for Christmas – it fits perfectly around all my festive socialising
A decluttering method that fits around my social life? Yes please...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Where to buy quick delivery sofas – the 9 brands and retailers that can guarantee your new sofa will arrive before Christmas
This is where to shop for sofas if you’re short on time and need it to arrive by Christmas
By Sara Hesikova
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3 places you should never put a real or artificial Christmas tree if you want to avoid shedding, wilting and mould
Don't make this festive mistake
By Kezia Reynolds
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IKEA’s sell-out STRÅLA star lamps have received a bold update for 2025 – and this is where to hang one for an authentic scandi look
Stock is already running low for these cult stars
By Kezia Reynolds
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Argos and Habitat have slashed the price of their Christmas decorations – 9 stunning pieces I'm buying now to decorate my home this weekend
Get your home ready for Christmas
By Kezia Reynolds
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There's still time to plant paperwhite bulbs for daffodils that flower at Christmas
Don't miss the window!
By Sophie King
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As a room decor editor, I always recommend The White Company’s Christmas range – and right now is the only time you can get its bestsellers at a lower price
The White Company's answer to Black Friday, the White Week, is live!
By Sara Hesikova
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Kristen Bell’s ‘Wicked’ tree is so good I can’t stop thinking about it a year on
It’s an Oz-inspired masterclass in nostalgic decor full of personality
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts warn real Christmas tree buyers to do this one thing as soon as they get their tree home
It's a simple trick!
By Sophie King
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This Christmas garland hack goes viral every year - it’s the perfect way to give your kitchen a low-effort but very effective festive makeover
It's so affordable and takes less than 10 minutes
By Holly Cockburn
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M&S just got rid of 'the back of the tree' with its first 6ft rotating Christmas tree – it’s perfect for showing all your pretty decs
I wasn’t convinced by Marks & Spencer’s new rotating Christmas tree at first – but now I think it’s a great idea
By Sara Hesikova
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This elegant, soothing home is the perfect example of how to master a neutral festive look
Lovingly renovated by Claire and Simon, this Yorkshire-stone village home is the picture-perfect setting to celebrate
By Maxine Brady
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My ultimate gift guide for home-lovers – the only edit you need to tick everyone off your list this year
I've done the hard work to make your job as easy as possible
By Heather Young
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5 tricks I use to choose a poinsettia from the supermarket as a gardens editor
The easiest ways to spot a healthy plant
By Sophie King
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Experts warn pet owners to avoid this type of real Christmas tree – buy this variety instead
Keep your animals safe this Christmas
By Sophie King
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Aldi is bringing back their cult real Christmas trees for under £20 – I've looked, and you won't find any 6ft tree cheaper
It's a tree-mendous deal...
By Kezia Reynolds
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I've been making an activity advent calendar for my kids for over a decade – it's our favourite family Christmas tradition even now they're teens
My top tips and tricks for making one yourself
By Heather Young
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Kelly Hoppen has just dropped the most stylish real Christmas wreath of the year with M&S – it's sleek, elegant and luxurious
Look this way for an effortlessly chic festive door
By Kezia Reynolds

